Where in Texas should I move?
I’m looking for a new place to live, and I need some insight to narrow down my search. The Dallas and Austin areas intrigue me, but I would need a more affordable, outskirts area around those cities, and I’m hoping people may be willing to provide some insight on places they’d recommend living.
I’m 29, single, & childless - yes, I have cats. My family lives in east Texas, and I’d like to be able to drive to visit them, so I’d like to stay in East-ish Texas, but otherwise I don’t have much of a commitment to any job or person.
I’d like to live somewhere with a nice walkable feel. Somewhere I’d enjoy walking around the area for coffee or a leisurely walk. Somewhere with good food, easy daily shopping, but also within 30-60 minutes of some downtown style activities. It would be a BIG WIN if the town looked vintage or looked like another country in a clean, pretty way.
Sorry if this information is unnecessary: I’d try to find bartender/server or office management type work where available as that’s what I’ve always done. I like to go to concerts and sporting events. It feels like a mid-life crisis moment for me, but I’d like to enjoy where I live and I don’t right now, and I am not entirely sure how to find the right place to go without being able to visit everywhere or learn more about different places. My current lease ends in July, but I could possibly go month to month if necessary for 1-2 months.